Manuel Balbi

Acting

Manuel Balbi

Born March 13, 1978 · Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (age 48)

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Known For

Chiapas, El Corazón del CaféChiapas, El Corazón del Café · 2012
Chiapas, El Corazón del Café
4.52012
Movie
In 1824, John McGee, an English adventurer, arrived in the Soconusco area of Chiapas with his young wife. There, they sought to fulfill their dream of prosperity and become the first producers of coffee. Upon reaching Chiapas, they discovered that the state had seceded from the rule of Guatemala, plunging into an interim and anarchic government that lasted for 18 years. During this time, John saw his dream frustrated and was forced to seek refuge at his own farm under the protection of the clergy. The dowry of his daughter Isabel becomes his last chance to make his dream come true, as he negotiates with Geronimo and Julian, sellers of coffee plants and slaves, respectively. In the midst of the beauty and hostility of the jungle, a story of love and betrayal emerges, framing the arrival of coffee to Chiapas.
Seres: GenesisSeres: Genesis · 2010
Seres: Genesis
5.02010
MovieActionAdventure
When a young girl is found amid the wreckage of an accident caused by an alien craft, Mariel (Alejandra Barros), head of a secretive task force investigating the paranormal, must solve the riddle of a frightening message the girl delivers which suggests humanity is on the verge of extermination by a hostile alien force.
Almost ThirtyAlmost Thirty · 2013
Almost Thirty
3.92013
MovieComedy
Hilarious romantic comedy which main essence is based on the maturation process that young people face when entering their thirties. When their options come to settling down and starting a family or pursuing and achieving what they've always dreamed of, even though this could become a risk for their economic and emotional stability.
By Day and by NightBy Day and by Night · 2010
By Day and by Night
5.02010
MovieScience FictionDrama
A Mexican science fiction film where the over-population problem has been solved by programming people to operate in either day or night, and not both.
Amante de lo ajenoAmante de lo ajeno · 2012
Amante de lo ajeno
3.02012
Movie
Felipe wishes to rediscover himself through Santiago. Santiago does not realize that he never ends up knowing someone and will discover what that someone is capable of doing.
La tormentaLa tormenta · 2005
La tormenta
7.42005
SeriesDramaSoap
La Tormenta is a Colombian 2005 telenovela produced by RTI Colombia and broadcast by Telemundo and Caracol TV, starring Natalia Streignard and Christian Meier. Maria Teresa is a woman accustomed to living in the city, but she has to move to live at ‘La Tormenta’, her family’s estate, to try to save her family from financial ruin. The family is facing economic problems and she thinks La Tormenta will save them from bankruptcy.
DOCDOC · 2026
DOC
9.32026
SeriesDrama
After an attack wipes 12 years of memories, a brilliant doctor must relearn his past, navigate tangled romances and a looming scandal over a new medication.
False IdentityFalse Identity · 2018
False Identity
7.62018
SeriesCrimeAction & Adventure
Isabel and Diego, two complete strangers, must assume the identity of a married couple in order to flee the state of Sonora.

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Chiapas, El Corazón del CaféChiapas, El Corazón del Café · 2012
Chiapas, El Corazón del Café
4.52012
Movie
In 1824, John McGee, an English adventurer, arrived in the Soconusco area of Chiapas with his young wife. There, they sought to fulfill their dream of prosperity and become the first producers of coffee. Upon reaching Chiapas, they discovered that the state had seceded from the rule of Guatemala, plunging into an interim and anarchic government that lasted for 18 years. During this time, John saw his dream frustrated and was forced to seek refuge at his own farm under the protection of the clergy. The dowry of his daughter Isabel becomes his last chance to make his dream come true, as he negotiates with Geronimo and Julian, sellers of coffee plants and slaves, respectively. In the midst of the beauty and hostility of the jungle, a story of love and betrayal emerges, framing the arrival of coffee to Chiapas.